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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 65.00 and 38.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 65.00 and 38.84 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 65.00 = 38.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/65.00 = 38.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 65.00 × 38.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.37/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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